Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise

One of the most legendary cult anime films of all time. This deeply humanistic sci-fi drama centers on an astronaut who, inspired by a devout local woman, volunteers to be the first man in space. However, his mission is threatened by political corruption and the threat of war with a neighboring nation. Royal Space Force received mixed reception upon release but has since been reappraised as a formative beginning for Neon Genesis Evangelion studio Gainax.